January 2008
Chrysler minivans
We also tested two of Chrysler’s redesigned minivans, the best selling Dodge Grand Caravan and its twin, the Chrysler Town & Country (available to subscribers). Both of these new 2008 models proved to be disappointing in our tests.
Although these new models are an improvement over those they replaced, they don’t measure up to better competitors such as the Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Kia Sedona, or Nissan Quest (see the Ratings, available to subscribers).
Our Grand Caravan and Town & Country Limited were priced at $33,950 and $38,390, respectively. We do not yet have reliability data on these new models, so we can’t recommend them. For more details on our tests, see our Chrysler minivans video.
Overall, minivans still remain a good choice for families. As a group, they provide roomy, versatile interiors, with relatively decent fuel economy and handling.
The Sienna, however, is the only minivan that’s available with all-wheel drive, something all SUVs offer.
Although these new models are an improvement over those they replaced, they don’t measure up to better competitors such as the Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Kia Sedona, or Nissan Quest (see the Ratings, available to subscribers).
Our Grand Caravan and Town & Country Limited were priced at $33,950 and $38,390, respectively. We do not yet have reliability data on these new models, so we can’t recommend them. For more details on our tests, see our Chrysler minivans video.
Overall, minivans still remain a good choice for families. As a group, they provide roomy, versatile interiors, with relatively decent fuel economy and handling.
The Sienna, however, is the only minivan that’s available with all-wheel drive, something all SUVs offer.
